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Moparguy, how well does the T-5 work in your 3/4-ton truck?

For my 53 3600, Radial tires (Ford 8 lug rims). 12 volt everything, 1 ton tie rod (modern ends and its a bolt on). 4:11 gears, reman springs, 235 ci motor with dual exhaust. 390 cfm Holley.
On my 46 half ton: factory sway bar, dropped I beam, modern tube shocks, radials, all new/rebuilt suspension. 261, T-5 trans, 60s rear end and open drive, 12 volt, vintage air, modern seat,

Frank, it works Great. The frequently heard concern is a T5 isn't nearly as robust as the original SM420. And that's true, however few will work their truck as hard as GM engineered the 3600 and 3800 trucks to work. When these truck worked for a living they pulling loaded grain wagons, loads of logs, stock trailers or hauled loads that likely far exceeded their rated GVWR. I find my T5 with 4.03 1st and .72 5th to be very capable when doing the light to moderate work my truck does frequently. Hauling hay and fire wood are the most frequent work truck jobs.

Best is how it quietens the engine down by dropping revs. The T5 and 4.10s have made the old rig a comfortable 60 (plus) mph highway truck. Before in pure stock trim, 50 was the fast happy speed.

Lots of info here and on the interweb dealing with how-to info for the conversion.

RonR

Shell and removable carpet kit / bench seat in the back with a back truck cab window slider.

Load'em up lets all go to the drive-in!

That's exactly what we did with the kids!

That's cool. Nice ride.

Thanks RonR.

Very cool ride darthintel.

My favorite non-stock mod will be the Olds 350 Rocket in my 1960 short fleetside.

[quote=Wally / Montana]It's gotta be this drip catcher.

Now that is nice. I need one for my 350 trans.